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The OnePlus 3T costs about half as much as the Google Pixel or any other Daydream compatible devices, but it’s powerful enough to run Daydream. The screen resolution is a bit low, and OnePlus seem to not be interested in getting the device certified.

To enable Daydream support you need to root the OnePlus 3T, and then modify a couple of files:

I don’t have a Daydream headset or controller, but I do have numerous Google Cardboard headsets (nice plastic ones with elastic straps!) and some old/spare Android phones.

You can use a second Android phone as a controller using the Daydream Controller Emulator and instructions from Google’s VR Developer Site.

Over-all it works pretty nicely. It’s a bit laggy in places, but not too bad. The tracking is as good you would expect – a bit better than Cardboard experiences on Android by my experience. It’s certainly not going to compate with my HTC Vive, but it’s a fun thing to play with none the less.

As soon as the battery on the controller phone charges a bit more, I’m going to sideload the Netflix VR apk and give that a go.